I've been turned into an invalid for the last 8 days with appalling back problems and 8 our of 10 pain levels.

Belle sorry to hear this-was there a specific cause like working in the garden-feel better soon-I know only too well what back problems feel like. Regards, Len

You're such a kind and thoughtful man, Len; thank you very much for your wishes. The pain has been the same level as childbirth - excruciating. Physiotherapy has been horrific and it's back again tomorrow for more of the same. On the strongest painkillers: oxycodone. Initial diagnoses is muscle spasm but I've had further x-rays and may have ultrasound. Meantime, I'm going crazy. Thanks again!!